February 14, 2011

Mclaren MP4-12C

You'll read a lot about the 12C as the embargo on recent press drives was lifted today. I like this Mclaren video giving a peak at how these events go down, the best part is certainly watching journalists faces as they get a ride along with Jenson Button!.

What I'm interested in is how they managed a car like that with an open diff. I understand they use brake steer to get the car to the apex, but using brakes to get the car out can only slow it down.... I guess they must feel their car has such perfect traction that it does not need an LSD ? That's quite a chunk of change to pay for a 1 wd car if they are wrong,